Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 170 - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REIMBURSEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Section 340-170-0080 - Reimbursement Grant Payment

(1) Upon approval of the reimbursement grant application the Department shall determine if sufficient grant funds are available in the Underground Storage Tank Compliance and Corrective Action Fund to make the reimbursement grant payment.

(2) Reimbursement grant applications will qualify for payment on a first come first serve basis based upon the date of receipt of the complete application.

(3) Where the Department determines that grant funds are available, the reimbursement payment will be made after approval of the reimbursement grant application. Reimbursement grant payments will be prioritized by date of receipt of a complete grant application.

(4) Where the Department determines that grant funds are not available, payment will be made as soon as funds are available from the Underground Storage Tank Compliance and Corrective Action Fund. The Department shall notify the applicant in writing that payment of the reimbursement grant will be delayed until funds become available.

(5) The Department and State of Oregon are not obligated to pay the reimbursement grant if grant funds are not available.

(6) The reimbursement grant payment will be by warrant to the reimbursement grant applicant.

NOTE:At this time, the amount of revenue projected to be available for the reimbursement grant program is $3,390,000. If each applicant receives the maximum allowable reimbursement grant of $3,000 per facility location, the Department can provide 1130 reimbursement grants.

(7) Upon payment of the reimbursement grant payment, the Department will issue a written notice of compliance indicating that the assessment and testing have been conducted in accordance with requirements of the Department.